cool. Thanks, John. I've never done anything like this before so any advice/training/ideas on how the process went would be great. Details like how he got at the hull to paint (suspend? jack it up?), if he brushed or sprayed it, how to keep the coats even (such as painting around straps if suspended), how many coats to put on, etc. would certainly be appreciated. Did he fill the dings with epoxy? Bondo? I fiberglassed some holes in the hull and build up some worn parts (where they dragged it up from the bottom of the sea?) with bondo, so I've got some experience in doing that - I just don't know if that's the best way. The keel has a pretty worn part that needs to be built up and glassed, so I've got some work to do before painting... My sailing buddy/teacher/dad introduced me to appliance paint in a spray can, which I've used with some success in painting some household stuff and getting a good glossy finish. Does that sound like a reasonable alternative? Also, how expensive is the paint and how much did you use? Thanks again for all the help! Chris M15 - Persephone On Tue, Dec 30, 2008 at 2:13 PM, John R. Butler <theoldcat@cox.net> wrote:
For Chris: My '86 had badly faded gelcoat. My sailing buddy (half my age and thrice my capabilities, I'm 80 and fully disabled) wet sanded the entire hull, filled all dings, then painted it with an automotive two-part poly paint. Above the water, will last for years just like the new cars do. It is BEAUTIFUL! I can give color photos and paint specs off line if wished.
John R. Butler theoldcat@cox.net First M15 was "Joy", '83 #264 Now sail "Rejoyce!", '86 #361
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